GLAAD Accepts Jerry's Mea Culpa

9/4/2007 8:37 PM PDT

GLAAD Accepts Jerry's Mea Culpa

After Jerry Lewis apologized for making an anti-gay slur during his MDA Telethon on Monday, GLAAD issued the following statement to TMZ: "GLAAD thanks Jerry Lewis for his swift and direct apology for this incident. We join millions of Americans in applauding the important work of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and wish MDA and Mr. Lewis much continued success in their efforts."